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Acid Reflux
Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a condition where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, the tube connecting the mouth and stomach.
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Swallowing
DisordersSwallowing disorder, also known as dysphagia, is a difficulty in swallowing food or liquids. Swallowing is a set of coordinated muscle movements that control the mouth, the back of the throat (pharynx), and the food tube (esophagus).
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Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain refers to discomfort or pain that occurs anywhere between the chest and the pelvis. It is commonly known as a "stomach ache," although the pain may come from other organs in the abdominal cavity, such as the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine.
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Gastritis
Gastritis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the stomach. It is of two types: acute gastritis (sudden, short-lived inflammation) and chronic (long-term inflammation of gradual onset that may last years if not treated).
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Belching & Bloating
Belching is the act of expelling excess air from your stomach through the mouth. It is caused due to swallowing excess air while eating or drinking too fast, talking while eating, not chewing food properly, drinking carbonated beverages, chewing gum or sucking on hard candies, acid reflux (heartburn), stomach infection or stomach inflammation.
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Peptic Ulcer
A peptic ulcer is an open sore that develops on the inner lining of the stomach, the upper portion of the small intestine, or the esophagus.
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Constipation
Constipation is a condition where stools or bowel movements become hard and difficult to expel from the body. This can result in fewer and strained bowel movements. It usually occurs when excessive water is absorbed from the stool while inside the colon.
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Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose, watery, frequent bowel movements resulting in the elimination of water and salts from the body and can result in dehydration. Diarrhea can be acute or chronic.
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Irritable Bowel
SyndromeIrritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a set of gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, discomfort, cramping, and bloating occurring together due to the abnormal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (usually the large intestine).
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Inflammatory
Bowel DiseaseThe term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of intestinal disorders that cause chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract or digestive tract.
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Liver Disease
Liver disease is any disorder of the liver that impairs its normal function and can range from minor infection or scarring to serious conditions such as liver cancer. More than 100 types of liver disease have been identified.
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Gallbladder
DiseaseGallbladder disease is an umbrella term for several conditions affecting the gallbladder. Inflammation of the gallbladder wall (cholecystitis) is responsible for a majority of the gallbladder diseases. Diseases of the gallbladder include gallstones, gallbladder polyps, gallbladder cancer, and sclerosing cholangitis.
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Hepatobiliary
DiseaseHepatobiliary disease is any disorder of the hepatobiliary system that impairs its normal function. The disease can range from minor infection or scarring to serious conditions such as cancer. The organs of the hepatobiliary system are the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts.
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Obesity
Obesity is an abnormal, unhealthy condition of having excessive body fat or weight than is necessary for a particular height. Obesity is a major cause of death as well as several serious health conditions including chronic heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure.
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Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis is a condition characterized by the formation of diverticula, which are tiny pouch-like structures along the lining of the digestive tract. Diverticula are commonly found in the lower portion of the large intestine.
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Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the small intestine due to an autoimmune reaction (body’s immune system mistakenly attacks own healthy tissues) against gluten, a protein found in foods such as oats, wheat, rye, and barley. Intake of such foods may lead to gastrointestinal and malabsorptive problems.
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Food Intolerance
Food intolerance refers to difficulty in digesting certain foods and having an unpleasant physical reaction to them. Unlike food allergies, which involve the immune system, food intolerances primarily involve the digestive system.
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Colon Polyps
Polyps are abnormal growths at the inner lining of any region of the colon or rectum. Polyps sometimes develop stalks for attachment to the colon or rectum. They are commonly called colorectal polyps.
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Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids or piles are swollen veins in the lower rectum or the anus. Hemorrhoids may be external or internal. If they develop inside the rectum, they are called internal hemorrhoids. External hemorrhoids develop around the anus just below the skin.
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Anal Fissures
The anus is the last part of the digestive tract and is lined with contracting muscles that control the removal of stools. An anal fissure is a tear in the tissue lining the anus and is associated with pain and bleeding during bowel movements. It can occur in almost anyone, however, it is more commonly seen in infants.
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Bowel Incontinence
It is an inability of a person to control bowel movements resulting in leakage from the rectum. It is also called fecal incontinence. The chances of older individuals developing bowel incontinence are higher than young individuals. The degree of incontinence varies from minimum to complete loss of control.
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